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[ CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF CHRIST ] In many countries, Christmas Eve traditionally ends with attending a late evening worship service or mass. It is a time for families and neighbors to join together in community to celebrate the birth of Christ. St. John United Methodist Church in downtown Augusta will host its annual Christmas Eve services of Lessons and Carols, featuring the Saint John choirs and orchestra. The lessons follow the story of the promised Messiah from the first prophecies in Genesis (the fall of humanity), the promise of the Messiah in Isaiah and birth of Jesus. Each of the lessons is interspersed with Christmas carols, hymns and choral music. A love offering will be taken to benefit The United Methodist Children’s Home. WHAT Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols WHERE St. John United Methodist Church | 736 Greene St. WHEN Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10:30 p.m. MORE 706.724.9641 or STJOHNAUGUSTA.ORG The Daily Planner is our selective guide to what is going on in the city during the next two weeks. IF YOU WANT TO BE LISTED: Submit information by email (events@vergelive.com) or by mail (verge, P.O. Box 38, Augusta, GA 30903). Details of the event - date, time, venue address, telephone number and admission price - should be included. Listings included are accurate at press time, check with specific venues for further details.
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THEATRE DRAMA CLUB
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FOR KIDS PRE-K VISIT WITH ST. NICK Three- to
HOLIDAY A CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG Enjoy hot cider
HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS IN HOPELANDS This walk-
12.15 5-year-olds are invited to visit St. Nick. Event includes refreshments, games, entertainment and a raffle for giveaways. Henry H. Brigham Community Center; 10 a.m.; free; 2463 Golden Camp Road; 706.771.2654
LITERARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB A planning
party to discuss 2012 selections. Columbia County Library; 11:30 a.m.; free; 7022 Evans Town Center; 706.863.1946
HOLIDAY LIGHTS OF THE SOUTH Experience hay rides,
a visit to Santa Claus, delectable treats and view millions of lights. Create a new holiday tradition! 6 p.m.; $7.50 for adults, $4 for children 4 through 17 and free for children 3 and under; 633 Louisville Road, Grovetown; 706.825.6441 LIGHTSOFTHESOUTH.COM
FOR KIDS SANTA’S WORKSHOP Children can
make and take gifts for Mom and Dad. Columbia County Library; 5 p.m.; free; 7022 Evans Town Center; 706.863.1946
Fun skits and improv for ages 12 to 18. Join at any time. Columbia County Library; 4 p.m.; free; 7022 Evans Towne Center; 706.863.1946 ECGRL.ORG
and familiar tunes with Nancy Carson Library Manager Barbara Walker and Aiken County Public Library Clerk Cathy Benedetto. Nancy Carson Library; 7 p.m.; free; 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta; 803.279.5767
through exhibit features more than 1.5 miles of lighted pathways and holiday displays. Hopelands Gardens; 6 to 9:30 p.m.; free; 1700 Whiskey Road; 803.642.7631
CONCERT MICHAEL CLEVELAND AND FLAMEKEEPER with special
guest Dale Ann Bradley. Read the article on page 35. The Imperial Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $13 to $37 each; 745 Broad St. IMPERIALTHEATRE.COM
THEATRE THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Six wild kids show
Grace United Methodist Church; 7 p.m.; $10 advance, $15 door; 639 Georgia Ave., North Augusta; 803.279.7525
HOLIDAY THE NUTCRACKER Performed
resident composer, Mark Swanson, has written a musical that takes an irreverent look at the reason for the season. Read the article on page 37. Le Chat Noir; 8 p.m.; 304 Eighth St.; 706.722.3322
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CONCERT STEVE GREEN: A CHRISTMAS AT GRACE
THEATRE Misconception: The Lost Gospel of Christmas Le Chat Noir’s
SATURDAY
by the Aiken Civic Ballet. The Etherredge Center; 7 p.m.; call for ticket information; 471 University Parkway, Aiken; 803.641.3305 USCA.EDU
SPORTS AUGUSTA RIVERHAWKS vs. Mississippi
Riverkings. Toys for Tots night. James Brown Arena; 7:30 p.m.; $10 to $18; 601 Seventh St.; 706.993.2645
WEDNESDAY
up unexpectedly for church one Sunday, take over the Christmas play and bring a fresh interpretation of the Christmas story. Aiken Community Playhouse; 8 p.m.; 126 Newberry St., Aiken; 803.648.1438
THEATRE Misconception: The Lost Gospel of Christmas See listing on
Dec. 15. Le Chat Noir; 8 p.m.
FOR KIDS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Join us for this
special breakfast with Santa and make sure to bring your camera. Preregistration required. Headquarters Library; 10 a.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.821.2600
HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS IN THE QUARTERS Experience
the holidays as celebrated by the enslaved residents of Redcliffe Plantation in the early 19th Century. Special performance by guest interpreter Kitty WilsonEvans. Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site; 1 to 4 p.m.; $8 to $10; 181 Redcliffe Road, Beech Island; 803.827.1473
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[ 12 BANDS OF CHRISTMAS ]
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The holidays are packed with tradition, such as the 12 Bands of Christmas concert at The Imperial Theatre. This year marks the eighth 12 Bands CD release, but the annual rock ‘n’ roll packed evening (typically the Sunday before Christmas) started long before the music was recorded, as a fundraiser for the Empty Stocking Fund. Today, 12 Bands uses the concert and recording to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer - and it’s not just for Christmas anymore.
FOR ADULTS SENIOR LUNCHEON The Rev. Dr.
Charles Goodman Jr., the pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, presents an inspirational word and the Augusta Chorale sings Christmas songs. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History; noon; $10; 1116 Phillips St.; 706.724.3576
This year’s CD took a slightly different approach - bands had to submit an original holidaythemed song. With the new concept came a slew of newcomers to the 12 Bands stage. 12 Band veterans Livingroom Legends, Sibling String. the Unmentionables and the Vellotones are joined by 3rd Shift, Five’s a Crowd, Fried Goat, Jaycie Ward, Jim Perkins, Joy Kruger and The Radar Cinema. Broad Street should be rocking by the time the night’s done.
FOR KIDS A VISIT FROM SANTA Wallace Branch Library;
10 a.m.; free; 1237 Laney-Walker Blvd.; 706.722.6275 ECGRL.ORG
JAYCIE WARD
WHAT 12 Bands of Christmas WHERE The Imperial Theatre | 745 Broad St. WHEN Sunday, Dec. 18 | doors at 5:30 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m. TICKETS $12 advance, $15 door, $5 kids ages 6 to 12, free for kids 5 and under MORE 706.722.8341 or 12BANDS.ORG
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